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Yāntái West Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse

F Red🇨🇳Fushan District, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Yāntái West Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse

The Yāntái West Harbor Range Rear light is a cylindrical concrete tower standing 31 meters tall, painted with red and white horizontal bands. Its lantern and gallery are situated at a focal height of 76 meters. This active light displays a continuous red flash. It is positioned 870 meters south-southwest of its corresponding front light, forming a range to guide vessels. The tower's geographic range extends to 22.2 nautical miles.

Why it matters: This range rear light is essential for safe navigation into Yāntái West Harbor, providing a critical alignment for ships entering and departing the port.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Red
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Red
Raw Code
F R
Focal Height
76m
Geographic Range
22.2NM

Location

City
Fushan District
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Shandong
Sea Region
Yāntái West Harbor, located 870 m south southwest of the front light
Latitude
37.7001°
Longitude
121.1275°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
31m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: round concreete tower with lantern and gallery, painted with red and white horizontal bands

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Yantai(6.2 km)
Admiralty No.
P3891.04.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Yāntái West Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Yāntái West Harbor Range Rear displays the characteristic F Red. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Yāntái West Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Yāntái West Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Yantai at 6.2 NM to the E. Other ports served include Yantai Pt (15.6 NM ESE), Penglai Pt (17 NM WNW), Yantai (18.6 NM SE), CHANGDAO (23.6 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Yāntái West Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Yāntái West Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
How can I track vessels near Yāntái West Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Yāntái West Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.